Over the past six months, Donald Trump has been accused of rapidly dragging the largest democracy in the Americas towards authoritarianism. Now, the US president seems bent on undermining the region’s second... Read more »
President Trump’s tariff agenda is nearing a moment of truth with an Aug. 1 deadline just a few hours away and set to establish a new baseline rate of at least 15%... Read more »
US officials said on Wednesday that they will sanction Brazilian Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes, accusing him of authorising “arbitrary pre-trial detentions” and suppressing “freedom of expression”. Judge Moraes has been... Read more »
CBS’ recent cancellation of the popular The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is yet another case of heavy‑handed political and corporate meddling in the role of media in the US. It occurred... Read more »
Allies of Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, have accused Donald Trump of launching “a direct attack on Brazilian democracy” after the US treasury slapped sanctions on Alexandre de Moraes, the... Read more »
Oropouche fever expanding beyond Amazonia Monday, July 28th 2025 – 10:02 UTC
Five people have died so far this year from the disease Once a malady associated with Amazonia, Oropouche... Read more »
The stream of lawsuits across the country from college athletes trying to grab another season of eligibility appears ready to fizzle out for a bit. With fall football practice cranking up this... Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC, July 29, 2025 – The World Bank Board of Directors has approved a new project to support the expansion of São Paulo’s Metro Line 4 to the neighboring city of... Read more »
Brazil is home to the 10th largest video game market globally with an estimated 103 million players diving into video games across the region. According to data published by local advocacy group... Read more »
As a sweeping new tariff looms from Washington, Santos—Latin America’s largest port—has become a blur of forklifts, tankers, and anxious exporters racing the clock. For Brazil, the next two weeks may define... Read more »